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July 1998

1998 News Month-By-Month

World

Clinton Ends Nine-Day Trip to China (July 1): In Shanghai, President speaks to nation in broadcast interview. He praises economic liberalization; says U.S. does not wish to dictate China's development. (July 3): President ends visit in Hong Kong. Tells banquet U.S. will do its best to boost Asia's economy. In news conference, he praises leaders, calling President Jiang Zemin a force for democracy.

Japanese Voters Oust Ruling Party (July 12): Decisive election sets stage for resignation of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and creates uncertainties about country's political and economic future. (July 24): Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi elected president of governing party, in line to become Prime Minister despite hostility to him.

Protestants Parade Peacefully in Ulster (July 13): Thousands of Orange Order march in several hundred parades across Northern Ireland. Marches follow week of Protestant violence over issue of patriotic parades in Roman Catholic neighborhoods and deaths of three young Catholic brothers in arson attack.

Nation

Court Orders Secret Service Testimony (July 7): In setback to Administration, U.S. appeals bench rules officials must testify before grand jury on knowledge of any Clinton-Monica Lewinsky relationship.

Congress Votes to Overhaul I.R.S. (July 9): Senate, 96–2, approves measure to make tax agency more helpful to citizens, with new rights and protections. Bill already approved by House, 402–8.

Clinton's Guards Testify in Inquiry (July 17): For first time in history, members of Secret Service become witnesses in a criminal case involving a U.S. President.

House Votes for Funding for Arts Agency (July 21): In sharp reversal it approves, 253–173, $98 million for National Endowment for the Arts, long a target of conservatives.

President Aids Drought-Stricken Area (July 23): Releases $100 million in emergency Federal funds for 11 states in South. After 2 months of high temperatures, scores are dead and many crops are killed.

Gunman Kills Two in Capitol Building (July 24): Slays police officers and wounds tourist after storming way past metal detector. Killer identified as Russell Weston Jr., 41, with Secret Service record and history of mental disturbance. (July 25): Capitol open for business. Doctors try to save suspect's life.

Last Czar Buried in Russia (July 17): Remains of Nicholas II, most of family, and four servants interred in St. Petersburg cathedral. President Yeltsin in speech calls for reconciliation of all of nation.